The City of Folsom has set record for a 2 year high, in number of fatalities involving impaired drivers. Part of the problem contributing to this increase is our higher speed arterials without barriers or traffic calming measures in place. Another part of the problem is the increase of the number people drinking in Folsom and then driving. Having more people drinking and having roads that arent designed as safe as they could be is a bad combination for us the Residents.
This topic has been talked about by others in the community in other media, so its not something new.
Having a city council who will make developers install safety measures on roadways that might save lives is never ridiculous. If this was your daughter who had this accident and died, Im sure each and everyone of you would be upset to find out later that safety measures that could have saved her life , were omitted to save the developer money.
Its really sad some of you cant open your mind to concepts other than all or nothing.
NewGirl, Im happy you've been one of the lucky ones who haven't had an oncoming car hit you head on going 60 mph so far and I hope that continues for you and all of us. Since that has happened to other members of our community, there is lots more wear and tear on a car, than a stop sign. Im sure some of those deceased members would disagree with you on this one. Going 80 mph or faster, reasonably cant happen on most streets in town by drivers. However on our arterials its easy to get up to this speed, but unacceptable. That's why there needs to be greater emphasis on safety in design of these arterials that will limit excessive speeds and may save lives including yours.
Sat, I should have used the term longer sloping instead of steeper. I know the accident scene
The Citizens who were raising issues about Golf Links drive, were from other neighborhoods but had the foresight to recognize the potential for violent accidents this was going to be . Sadly they were right as there has been some other bad accidents on this street. From my perspective, this was sorta the end of peoples activism in the community after they were shut out of the planning process during the reopening of the D.A. If you cant be heard or make a difference there is no sense in trying.